Shadowrun

 Xbox 360
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 159 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 110 out of 159
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 159
  3. Negative: 29 out of 159
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  1. DarthAlcoholic
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    What a great game this was (and apparently still is!)
    The gameplay is that of a typical FPS but with so many variations on a 'rock-paper-scissors' theme.

    Trust me, you can pick it up cheap-PLAY THIS GAME!
  2. Tothedregs
    Jun 18, 2013
    8
    If you do not have xbox live do not buy this game. If you do have xbox live you have to buy this game. Shadowrun has no campaign other then short tutorials and an option to play against bots. However, Shadowrun's online play makes up for the lack of campaign. Online play allows you to choose between 4 different races; troll, elf, human, and dwarf. At the start of each online match you canIf you do not have xbox live do not buy this game. If you do have xbox live you have to buy this game. Shadowrun has no campaign other then short tutorials and an option to play against bots. However, Shadowrun's online play makes up for the lack of campaign. Online play allows you to choose between 4 different races; troll, elf, human, and dwarf. At the start of each online match you can choose to build your character any way with the money given. More money can be obtained throughout each match by scoring kills or capturing an artifact. The online game play is addictive, and even with the dwindling online the community Shadowrun is still worth the play.… Expand
  3. FELL0WS
    Dec 7, 2012
    8
    Probably one of the most underrated games I reckon. A great game to play with many different ways of playing it depending on the characters and equipment used, as they all have their pros and cons. Only bad point of the game was the lack of DLC.
  4. XIGRIMxREAPERIX
    Nov 9, 2011
    10
    I have to help this game out a bit. Its now 2011 I have played this game ever sense. Its fun. Its pretty balanced. The learning curve is a bit high. Yes the game doesnt have a campaign. However after a couple years from now games wont have one so lets just say its ahead of its time. Is it to late to by this game. Their are some games still going last time i played. Thats bc this was aI have to help this game out a bit. Its now 2011 I have played this game ever sense. Its fun. Its pretty balanced. The learning curve is a bit high. Yes the game doesnt have a campaign. However after a couple years from now games wont have one so lets just say its ahead of its time. Is it to late to by this game. Their are some games still going last time i played. Thats bc this was a really good MP game. whats better than being able to teleport with a katana? If multilayer is dead you can play against bots. I would like to say TY to this game was one of the best 30$ games i ever bought. I will never get rid of it.… Expand
  5. dexterlakeclub
    May 10, 2011
    9
    This is a SOLID shooter. I can't play this without being reminded of Counter Strike, and anyone who has played Counter Strike knows that it isn't about the Quantity of the content, but the Quality of it. This game is still a bit light on content, but in the gameplay department it absolutely dominates most shooters. Fun, balanced, and innovative, this is a shooter that deserves a try byThis is a SOLID shooter. I can't play this without being reminded of Counter Strike, and anyone who has played Counter Strike knows that it isn't about the Quantity of the content, but the Quality of it. This game is still a bit light on content, but in the gameplay department it absolutely dominates most shooters. Fun, balanced, and innovative, this is a shooter that deserves a try by anyone who's a fan of the FPS genre.… Expand
  6. SamShepherd
    Jan 17, 2009
    10
    Cannot put the game down! One of the best games in the world and my second favourite only beaten by Halo 3, if this game did have a campaign it would make it even more better than it already is! And it's absolutely brilliant already! 5 out of 5 stars.
  7. RobG
    Nov 16, 2008
    9
    I don't, have never,worked for MS or fasa like some reviewers have suggested. Yes this game lacked a single player campain. I would have liked to see what they could have done with that. but dont really care. What was there was a stunning team based mutiplayer game that I spent weeks and weeks on enjoying it more the more I played. There are a few things like this on PC mainly mods I don't, have never,worked for MS or fasa like some reviewers have suggested. Yes this game lacked a single player campain. I would have liked to see what they could have done with that. but dont really care. What was there was a stunning team based mutiplayer game that I spent weeks and weeks on enjoying it more the more I played. There are a few things like this on PC mainly mods for quake 3 or Cs but nothing as well thought out as this and nothing like this on consoles. I really do wish do an update perhaps without the shadowrun tag that upset so many. This could have been massive if they had marketed it right, hosted some tounements, this is the sort of game that could have been continually updated, and people would have paid for map packs etc never mind. FASA I would like to thank you for , in my humble opinion, my most memorable and most favourite game on the 360 so far nov 2008 as i speak.… Expand
  8. TimW
    Oct 11, 2008
    9
    This is an excellent online fps. It is surprisingly balanced with all of it's different races, magics, and techs. As of now(October 2008) you can get this used at your local gamestop for 15-20$. It's a great game if you have xbox live and you'll be playing it for hours.
  9. ToddW.
    Jun 23, 2008
    9
    An excellent TEAM based FPS. With so many tech options and magic abilities the game never feels the same.
  10. HMM.
    May 27, 2008
    10
    I cannot for the life of me understand the reviews for this game. As of writing this (27th May 2008) the game has been out 1 year almost to the day. As promised by the developers at the time, this game doesn't get old and the good points far outweigh the bad. YES there aren't many maps compared to other FPS
  11. MattN.
    Jan 19, 2008
    9
    I love this game. Although it has basically no story to it, its pure simplicity is the best thing about it, the graphics are superb and it's cheap in shops. Sure there aren't many weapons or magic abilities but that means that you have to master using the ones you have got.
  12. DazD.
    Sep 30, 2007
    8
    Does exactly what it says on the tin. A great online shooter that is exactly that. Shame there was no campaign though.
  13. StefanS.
    Sep 18, 2007
    9
    Wonderful game. Still cant lay it down after playing it since release. Yes critics are clearly wrong on this one!
  14. HunterW.
    Aug 24, 2007
    9
    Really good game thats got good depth. Some technical issues, but the game will be to too fun for you to notice. Critics are wrong on this one.
  15. PaulF.
    Jul 12, 2007
    10
    Best game on 360 so far.
  16. CraigS.
    Jul 9, 2007
    8
    Shadowrun has one purpose, online multiplayer. It has never pretended to do anything else. Why many critic reviews dwell on things that were never going to be in it anyway is beyond me. If they have a formula for rating a game based on features then so be it but I like when a game does not 'tack' things on. As with other reviews mine is just an opinion. I was looking for a Shadowrun has one purpose, online multiplayer. It has never pretended to do anything else. Why many critic reviews dwell on things that were never going to be in it anyway is beyond me. If they have a formula for rating a game based on features then so be it but I like when a game does not 'tack' things on. As with other reviews mine is just an opinion. I was looking for a multilayer game with solid play and this delivers ,cross platform to boot. Can not tell the difference between players though there might not be that many Vista copies out there. In the end try the demo (360 only) and judge for yourself. I played the demo exclusively 2 days in a row and was enough to sell me. mec11 --> would like to rate 8.5, can not go to 9 as it shipped with some matching issues.… Expand
  17. KyleS.
    Jul 5, 2007
    9
    Amazing new gameplay. It's about time something this fresh has come along for the shooting genre. It's like Counter Strike but everyone has the ability for the typical cheats like seeing through walls, teleporting through walls and so on; and it's all balanced extremely well. It takes some getting used to because there is no other game quite like it, but I enjoy it more and Amazing new gameplay. It's about time something this fresh has come along for the shooting genre. It's like Counter Strike but everyone has the ability for the typical cheats like seeing through walls, teleporting through walls and so on; and it's all balanced extremely well. It takes some getting used to because there is no other game quite like it, but I enjoy it more and more each time I play.… Expand
  18. Fred
    Jul 3, 2007
    10
    If you want a multiplayer FPS, then you will love it.
  19. A.C.
    Jul 1, 2007
    10
    Exquisite online gameplay! Reviews point out the lack of content and slam the game in the name of the Shadowrun franchise. What matters though, is that this game is *fun!* While the content in maps and game types is a big negative point for some, they'd have to spend enough time on Shadowrun to realize that the variety in roles, strategies, and all out playing styles which can be Exquisite online gameplay! Reviews point out the lack of content and slam the game in the name of the Shadowrun franchise. What matters though, is that this game is *fun!* While the content in maps and game types is a big negative point for some, they'd have to spend enough time on Shadowrun to realize that the variety in roles, strategies, and all out playing styles which can be easily swapped between make for a game with online play mor e complex than most other titles could ever hope to offer. If you're looking for a revival to your old Shadowrun flare, this honestly might not be what you're looking for. On the other hand, if you're wanting a new multiplayer experience that offers something a little different, Shadowrun has it.… Expand
  20. DanW.
    Jun 29, 2007
    10
    Absolutely brilliant game on live.
  21. yawnstretch
    Jun 22, 2007
    9
    Addictive and fun and different. All the professional reviews are wrong - play this game. It's fantastic.
  22. [Anonymous]
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    Get over the Lack of Single Player and the misuse of the intellectual property and discover the best Multiplayer experience since Halo2.
  23. CarlS.
    Jun 20, 2007
    9
    Wow.. I love this game.. great balance.. graphics.. and just inspired design. Worth the money? Depends on how much you'll play it.. I'll play it 100 hours.. easy... that's 3-4 times as much as (another great game) God of War 2.... so for me it's a great value!
  24. JuanA.
    Jun 11, 2007
    9
    I think that the online experience is very fun and really cool that you can play with windows vista. However the bad thing is that it doesnt have a storyline.
  25. LostM.
    Jun 9, 2007
    10
    The best online experience period. Gears of War comes close but this game can be played over and over because of the magic/tech combos. The graphics in my opinion are some of the best on the 360 and who cares about single player anyway.
  26. MikeK.
    Jun 8, 2007
    9
    This game is both extremely fun and very unique. It is in my top 3 multiplayer games ever made without a doubt. The magic and tech are both revolutionary, both in there own merit and even more so in the ability to interlock them. I cannot speak to its solidarity with the previous iterations as I have not played them, but as a game standing upon its own merit it is truly breathtaking.
  27. MickJ.
    Jun 8, 2007
    10
    A truly great game. Most fun on an FPS multiplayer I've had in ages. What are 'official' reviews on about? I really dont understand.
  28. Xalaga
    Jun 7, 2007
    9
    Great game, addicting and fun. Would be better at a lower price and more maps.
  29. XRayLexx
    Jun 6, 2007
    9
    Superb balanced and fun that many "Official" reviewers seem to be missing the point of. Excellent game play and many hours to be lost with varied and exciting gameplay. Buy it now!
  30. PrimusM.
    Jun 5, 2007
    9
    This is the most fun I've had on multiplayer ever. The game is well balanced and rewards creative tactical team play. When I die, I feel like it was because of getting outplayed, not because of lag or cheapness. The graphics aren't great, but that's not a priority for a multiplayer game. Fun gameplay is a priority and this game has it. In fact, it's been more fun every This is the most fun I've had on multiplayer ever. The game is well balanced and rewards creative tactical team play. When I die, I feel like it was because of getting outplayed, not because of lag or cheapness. The graphics aren't great, but that's not a priority for a multiplayer game. Fun gameplay is a priority and this game has it. In fact, it's been more fun every day that I've played it as I try to think of new and better strategies.… Expand
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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 57 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 57
  3. Negative: 3 out of 57
  1. Game Almighty
    80
    This is a great game. If you’re willing to abandon your preconceived notions as to what a Shadowrun game should be and simply accept it for what it is, you’ll find a deep and complex first-person shooter that is tons of fun and packed with variety.
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  2. Computer and Video Games
    60
    The biggest disappointment in this otherwise fairly enjoyable shooter is the lack of content once you've finally grasped the formula. There are only nine similar-looking maps to choose from, with more expected down the line via downloadable content.
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  3. MS Xbox World
    75
    Shadowrun is a magnificent multiplayer adventure that is sure to keep you entertained for as long as you wish to play.
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